Just ordered a new 870P woohoo

[NavyDavy55]

I plan on taking a Louis Awerbuck shotgun class this fall and just ordered a new shotgun.

18" Remington 870P Parkerized, Black Synthetic, Improved Cylinder, 3" chamber, Rifle Sight Tritium Meprolight Night Sight, 4+1, 14" Length of Pull.

[TOrrock]

Excellent choice.

I'd recommend looking at one of the body armor/"youth" stocks from Hogue or Speedfeed with a 12.5"/13" length of pull.

Much easier to use.

[Shawn.L]

are you coming to the class here in Pittsburgh in September ?

I am thinking of attending that one. Id love to train with Awerbuck, and I just picked up a shotty on trade from a member here (870 police with knoxx stock).

My delima is that I have plenty of pistol, some carbine, and no shotgun training. But Im just not sure if the shotgun will ever fill any kind of serious role in my life.

Of course I have learned things in several classes that translated to other areas. And a more well rounded skill set cant be a bad thing....................

[NavyDavy55]

are you coming to the class here in Pittsburgh in September ?

I plan on taking a Louis Awerbuck shotgun class this fall and just ordered a new shotgun.

I just want the chance to take a class with Awerbuck. I too have zero training with a shotgun so it's about time I got some.

Shawn, I'm also DaveM55 on other forums.

[Shawn.L]

I just want the chance to take a class with Awerbuck. I too have zero training with a shotgun so it's about time I got some.

Shawn, I'm also DaveM55 on other forums.

Dave !!! good to see you (see?) !

I dont want to stray off topic, but different screen names on different boards?

yes, every day it looks more like I'll take that class. If I dont take it I may assist on the range. So either way, it will be good to see you there.

[WS6]

are you coming to the class here in Pittsburgh in September ?

I am thinking of attending that one. Id love to train with Awerbuck, and I just picked up a shotty on trade from a member here (870 police with knoxx stock).

My delima is that I have plenty of pistol, some carbine, and no shotgun training. But Im just not sure if the shotgun will ever fill any kind of serious role in my life.

Of course I have learned things in several classes that translated to other areas. And a more well rounded skill set cant be a bad thing....................

Up close, the shotgun is the most devestating (legal) weapon that one can reasonably wield.

[mrwickwire]

Excellent choice! You may want to consider a magazine tube extension. You should probably stick with a factory Remington tube though.

The 870P is my first and only go to defense shotgun.

[FindCover]

I gave up on 870's after a close look and feel at the 590A1 , twice the gun .

Now , send the 870 to Vang and get the magic done to the barrel , you will send me Christmas cards for life . Its worth the money .

The Vang Comp System (VCS), designed by gunsmith Hans J. Vang, is a set of modifications to shotgun barrels. The alterations to the barrel consist of lengthening the forcing cone, back-boring the barrel, and adding compensating ports. With the VCS, accuracy significantly improves, felt recoil is dramatically reduced, and muzzle rise diminishes. By lengthening the forcing cone, the pellets have a smooth flow from the chamber to the bore. This prevents the pellets from bunching up in the barrel and reduces the felt recoil. In addition, the pellets do not become as deformed and keep a more consistent shape.

Just do it .

[NavyDavy55]

I gave up on 870's after a close look and feel at the 590A1 , twice the gun .

Now , send the 870 to Vang and get the magic done to the barrel , you will send me Christmas cards for life . Its worth the money .

Just do it .

What's that gonna run me dollar wise and turn around time?

[SeriousStudent]

I gave up on 870's after a close look and feel at the 590A1 , twice the gun .

Now , send the 870 to Vang and get the magic done to the barrel , you will send me Christmas cards for life . Its worth the money .



Just do it .

Why do you feel it's twice the gun? I'm not being rude, I'm curious. What criteria did you use? Failure rate of the parts? Non-user induced malfunctions? Performance in your work, or at a training class?

I have both, so this is not a urination contest. I'm just trying to understand why you feel that way.

To the OP - excellent choice, and I definitely agree with Templar about the shorter stock. Have a great time at Mr Awerbuck's class, he's an excellent instructor.

When you get a chance, may I respectfully suggest a Surefire light for it? Like the 618 series?